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Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 23:5

And drive them - out - and ye shall possess - The same Hebrew word ירש yarash is used here to signify to expel from an inheritance, and to succeed those thus expelled. Ye shall disinherit them from your sight, and ye shall inherit their land. read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 23:1

Verse 1 Here we have a narrative of the solemn protestation which Joshua used towards the time of his death, that he might leave the pure worship of God surviving him. But although the peace and quiet which the Israelites obtained among the nations of Canaan is described as an excellent blessing from God, it is necessary to keep in mind what I formerly taught, that it was owing to their cowardice that they dwelt among their enemies, whom it would not have been difficult to rout and destroy. But... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:1

EXPOSITION JOSHUA 'S SOLEMN CHARGE .— Waxed old and stricken in age. Literally, was old, advanced in days (see Joshua 13:1 ). But this refers to a more advanced age still, when the patriarch felt his powers failing him, and desired, as far as his influence went, to preserve the Israelites in the path in which they had walked since their entrance into Canaan. Calvin has some good remarks on the "pious solicitude" shown by the aged warrior for those whom he had led in time... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:1-16

The last words of the aged servant of God. The influence gained by a long and successful life is immense. It was so in Joshua's case, for it outlasted his life, and continued as long as any of his former colleagues and companions in arms were alive. It was only when a fresh generation arose who knew him not, save by the report of the younger men, such as Othniel, that Israel declined from the true path. Joshua's last charge, therefore, is full of interest and profit. I. HOW A LONG... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:2

All Israel. By their representatives, as subsequently mentioned. For their officers (see Joshua 1:10 ). In the original the pronoun is in the singular throughout (see note on Joshua 6:25 ). And said unto them. This speech is not, as Calvin, Maurer, and others have suggested, the same as that in Joshua 24:1-33 . (see notes there). Maurer believed that he was the first to entertain this idea, but he has been anticipated by Calvin. It consists largely of quotations from Deuteronomy. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:3

Because of you. Literally, before you. read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:4

Divided unto you by lot. Literally, caused to fall, the lot being of necessity understood. These nations that remain. Israel had therefore not driven them out. This, however, need not of necessity be imputed to them as a sin. For, as we have seen, the conquest was to be gradual. No doubt there was enough to be done in consolidating the conquests already made, in settling the tribes in their possessions, to occupy all the days of Joshua, and even possibly a longer period. At least we may... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:5

And the Lord your God, he shall expel them. Or, Jehovah your God, He shall thrust them out. Joshua here uses the unusual word found in Deuteronomy 6:19 ; Deuteronomy 9:4 , another instance of quotation from Deuteronomy. The word occurs in the sense of thrust in Numbers 35:20 , Numbers 35:22 . From out of your sight. Rather, from before you. read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 23:1

This and the next chapter contain the last addresses of Joshua. These addresses were no doubt among the closing acts of Joshua’s life, but were evidently given on different occasions, and are of different character and scope. In the former Joshua briefly reminds the princes of the recent benefits of God toward them and their people, declares that God had fulfilled all His promises, and exhorts to faithfulness on their side to God that so His mercies may not be withdrawn: in the latter he takes... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 23:2

All Israel, and for their elders - Omit “and,” which is not in the Hebrew. The meaning is that Joshua summoned to him all Israel as represented by its elders, etc. Deuteronomy 1:15. This gathering probably took place at the tabernacle at Shiloh. read more

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 23:5

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Joshua 23:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:1

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:1-16

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:2

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:3

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:4

The Pulpit Commentary - Joshua 23:5

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 23:1

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Joshua 23:2

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